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The IRS is sending restaurateurs letters stating they are being fined for not complying with the employer mandate piece of the health care law.
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Menu labeling is now the law of the land. Cicely Simpson, our executive vice president of public affairs, explains what it means for our industry and guests.
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Cicely Simpson, our executive vice president of public affairs, outlines why we are urging Congress and the Administration to solve the DACA issue.
]]>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 20:06:49 GMT533f5e78-247f-4756-b83a-2dbadec58c1f
More than 400 restaurateurs came to Washington, D.C., for our 32nd Annual Public Affairs Conference, and to meet with lawmakers on issues affecting business.
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The initiative will help smaller businesses provide quality, affordable health care to their employees.
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New technology will help foodservice businesses respond more quickly and efficiently to foodborne illness outbreaks, food safety expert Beth Johnson said.
]]>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 20:33:17 GMT54322e4b-fad9-4a96-8bd4-f3112abd0d2b
As the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act begins to take effect, the Treasury Department and IRS has new guidance to help employers manage employee payroll systems.
]]>Tue, 16 Jan 2018 21:20:12 GMT6ffcef9d-7557-4b93-8c0c-6dccde607c32
Legal counsel representing the restaurant industry attended the inaugural legal summit. On the menu: discussion of regulations and legislation impacting business.
]]>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 21:13:21 GMTae1d4cd4-a779-453f-b5e8-1fadff5ac873
President Trump signed an Executive Order that could make it easier for small businesses and individuals to work together to buy health plans through associations.
]]>Thu, 12 Oct 2017 19:37:42 GMTed34df7c-0cc8-420b-8ed9-fc9353eda750
We applaud the Trump Administration and GOP leaders for issuing a broad tax framework as the starting point for a tax overhaul in Congress.
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We're working with Congress to pass legislation protecting the way small businesses operate independently of their contractors and franchisees.
]]>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 18:42:57 GMTac8231ba-f52e-491a-93c5-75dfc795eafd
Sweeney urged HHS Secretary Tom Price to provide relief to the individual and small group health insurance markets.
]]>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:06:31 GMTaa3824cc-0a61-46f8-9e29-6abfb093f4b7
Health insurance is a critical recruiting and retention tool, but its cost and time constraints are difficult to navigate. That’s why we’re trying to help Congress reform the law.
]]>Fri, 16 Jun 2017 19:30:32 GMTa8a547a0-b7c8-4180-b7d0-d281a6d230a5
Say it ain't so: The House is talking repeal of debit card swipe-fee protections, which keep transaction costs fair and reasonable for restaurants.
]]>Wed, 26 Apr 2017 20:38:56 GMT9b5bf896-9fee-4bb0-8420-9b41eafdd1a6
Political pundits Mark Halperin and Mark McKinnon shared observations on everything from the election to dining out at their favorite restaurants. (Pictured: Halperin)
]]>Tue, 11 Apr 2017 22:31:39 GMT0e3fdb3b-4dde-44d6-9cf4-fe29ca06a247
Several states and cities are either passing or planning minimum-wage hikes. Here's what's happening. Are you affected?
]]>Thu, 06 Apr 2017 21:26:51 GMT03d19d47-f616-4752-99f5-ead94bb1a782
More than 600 operators are in Washington, D.C., for our Public Affairs Conference.
]]>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:45:41 GMT6a37dce2-cf91-4752-bdda-684ee6a15fc2
More cities and states are taxing sugar-sweetened beverages. Are they reallly trying to curtail consumption or create some extra revenue?
]]>Mon, 20 Mar 2017 20:34:39 GMT795642ce-ebf7-4f01-9a54-bc9de2d35d71
New York City is the latest to explore legislation that could change how restaurants schedule employees for work. Guess who else is?
]]>Mon, 06 Mar 2017 20:27:08 GMT81c6264d-2567-43fa-acab-4cfd7bd99c96
The IRS has extended the deadline for some information reporting requirements under the Affordable Care Act, but it's still right around the corner!
]]>Tue, 14 Feb 2017 19:59:28 GMT32c1d174-749d-409a-b7e9-bafa0263354a
The Restaurant Law Center will provide legal advocacy and strategy to the industry on cases that may threaten business, operators and employees.
]]>Thu, 12 Jan 2017 19:14:27 GMTb4bcb508-9f87-4d20-ac11-906adeea5b9a
The FDA is extending the compliance date for the federal government’s menu labeling regulation to May 5, 2017, to coincide with its enforcement date.
]]>Fri, 02 Dec 2016 23:51:34 GMT12300375-68b9-449c-819f-b5d367a95d8c
Beginning Jan. 22, 2017, all U.S. employers will be required to use a revised version of the government's I-9 form when hiring new employees.
]]>Fri, 02 Dec 2016 20:52:43 GMT677a810d-4906-4820-b641-a0f6082e7fad
Join us Nov. 10 to get the latest info on the Department of Labor's new Overtime Rule and how it will affect your business.
]]>Mon, 07 Nov 2016 21:40:52 GMT8acf1c1e-77aa-4a17-8a2a-8eea55b98ea0
White Castle exec tells joint economic committee that excessive regulation is killing growth and jobs.
]]>Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:28:56 GMTeaf6ef91-293a-4f5a-94fa-f47242c8e19f
The National Restaurant Association said it is encouraged by a House Republican initiative aimed at commonsense reforms to the American health system.
]]>Wed, 22 Jun 2016 19:51:11 GMTe0c2212f-dc27-45dd-947c-62be1411a4c4
The Besh Restaurant Group's Octavio Mantilla said doubling the pay threshold for exempt employees would return many of them to hourly status.
]]>Thu, 12 May 2016 03:16:49 GMTbe884cef-d09e-4262-ab99-3c644ee625ce
The countdown starts. Beginning May 5, 2017, the law will require chain restaurants to post calories and provide nutritional information on request.
]]>Thu, 05 May 2016 17:02:51 GMT6c885558-f56b-45de-8777-5313c201d260
Four federal lawmakers say they're committed to protecting growth and fighting changes to the overtime rule and joint-employer standard.
]]>Mon, 02 May 2016 14:47:01 GMT0db23007-23b9-4ec6-96ac-b46d8cfc13f9
A judge temporarily stayed New York City's controversial regulation requiring chains to put salt-shaker labels next to menu items exceeding 2,300 milligrams of sodium.
]]>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 21:28:15 GMTc9976756-6a13-4153-8c29-507a9f156c9b
Chains must comply with the Board of Health's mandate starting March 1, but the NRA said it will appeal Justice Eileen Rakower's decision.
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